Foolishness Quote by Michio Kaku
““As Sir William Osler once said, “The philosophies of one age have become the absurdities of the next, and the foolishness of yesterday has become the wisdom of tomorrow.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Science and Philosophy, 2018
Quotes Osler to illustrate that ideas once considered truth become outdated, and former folly becomes wisdom
In simple terms: Ideas evolve; yesterday’s nonsense can become tomorrow’s truth
Key Takeaway
Embrace intellectual humility and change
Themes
history
philosophy
progress
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- innovation
- policy making
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
paradigm shift
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- Which current beliefs might be future absurdities?
- How to discern enduring truths?
A Different Perspective
Not all past ideas are salvageable; some remain harmful
